Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Talent can move into and out of an organization, through a growing array of options such as freelance platforms , crowdsourcing efforts, and temporary, contract, or part-time work. As the talent ecosystem evolves to offer more options, talent systems have not kept pace. Why are typical work systems uncoordinated?

Strategy 8

Strategy Span of Control Finance How To 8

Strategy Driven

MARCH 18, 2011

Further, they need to limit their focus to, at most, six capabilities, and make those capabilities work together as a mutually reinforcing system that perpetuates competitive advantage. That belief stems from having chosen a differentiated way to play that is supported by a strong system of mutually reinforcing capabilities.

Resources 52

Resources Industry System Strategy 52

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

In 2013, we created a global Social Media Center of Expertise (CoE), staffed by about 600 people in five regions from the marketing, communications, and customer care teams, with the goal of enhancing the company’s market-based decision making (part of CEO Mary Barra’s mantra of earning customers for life ). Insight Center.

Media 8

Media Automotive Globalization Active Listening 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2011

It's tempting to think that people who aren't on board will eventually "self-select out of the organization" or, if you're the boss, you'll never have to be that hard-ass who says, "Sorry, but this is just how it is.". A shock to the system — hitting a pothole, say — can throw a car that's well-aligned out of alignment.

Brand 14

Brand Energy Price Long-term 14